St Edwards Roman Catholic Primary, a Voluntary Academy

StatePrimary+ NurseryRoman Catholic

PrimaryAges 3–11258 pupils

Rowland Way, Lees, OL4 3LQWebsite01616241377

258 pupilsAges 3–11

Rights Aware (Silver)(2024)

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Ages3 - 11

Pupils258

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Pupils258

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

258 / 245 (105%)

Religion

Roman Catholic

Avg Class Size

~32*

Head Teacher

Mrs Sally Dell

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.9%

Absence rate

Avg 6.8%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.9%vs 6.8% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.9%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence11.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.1%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support19.8%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.7%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication24 pupils (38%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health15 pupils (24%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (14%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 pupils (13%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (6%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)11

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)18

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils258

Free school meals22.9%

English as additional language10.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British76.4%

White Other5.4%

Pakistani4.3%

Black African3.5%

Mixed White & Caribbean3.5%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Mixed White & African1.6%

Asian Other1.2%

Black Other0.8%

Other0.4%

Gypsy/Roma0.4%

Black Caribbean0.4%

Traveller Irish0.4%

Bangladeshi0.4%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 4Average

IMD 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Trust Performance

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 840.0

Progress 8-0.36

EBacc entry16.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£4,618

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,782 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,038

Support staff£1,023

Premises£103

Energy£-4

Learning resources£103

Income per pupil£5,092

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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